YEARLY HIGH
0.0237 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.0112 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0168 ILS

2012 MWK to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MWK to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 0.0237. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 0.0112.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0125 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0232 to the December average rate of 0.0115, the exchange rate registered a net change of -50.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0237 was down 3.04% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0244, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MWK based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 118 ILS
2011 Average 115 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 56 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 62.50 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0244
0.0104
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to ILS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.0204, compared to 0.0132 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0072 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0204
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0132

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0081 ILS (High: 0.0229 / Low: 0.0147). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 ILS (High: 0.0147 / Low: 0.0144).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0081
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0057 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0057

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0232) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0237), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0005 (-2.14%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0232
2011 Avg (January) 0.0237

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0237 0.0226 0.0232
February 0.0230 0.0223 0.0226
March 0.0230 0.0223 0.0227
April 0.0228 0.0221 0.0226
May 0.0229 0.0147 0.0169
June 0.0149 0.0142 0.0147
July 0.0149 0.0143 0.0146
August 0.0147 0.0144 0.0146
September 0.0145 0.0129 0.0136
October 0.0128 0.0122 0.0125
November 0.0126 0.0117 0.0122
December 0.0118 0.0112 0.0115